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Gorge
Trio Imagine a casino's house lounge act at the peak of an acid trip and the absolute manic height of their bi-polarism joining the stage with a surreal folk guitarist, a classical pianist and the members of Primus at which point they struggle for the spotlight in an all out sonic melee and occasionally come to a point of consensus for a pleasing improvisation set. That comes close to describing the experimental acoustic-electro-rock-clash territory whose borders are defined by the members of Gorge Trio which include former three quarters of Colossamite and members of Deerhoof, Natural Dreamers, Sicbay and The Flying Luttenbachers. Much like Deerhoof, (but with only one track having any type of vocals) all tradition musical patterns and theories fly out the window like an old cigarette cellophane as your cruising down the freeway with all your windows wide open. On one hand, this music is grueling to listen to. It is not easy or soothing although momentary clips of "pleasing" melodies exist sandwiched among the hysteria. But on the other hand, it is always engaging and never gives you a chance to rest - kind of like a boxer keeping you on your heels through the entire bout but never really deliver the uppercut needed to finish the job. hmmmmm. I was once asked a list of questions in a email - I can't remember by who, but that's beside the point. One question that I recall was "What band would you like to punch in the eye?" - or some body part on the face, maybe it was the mouth. Anyway, I had just finished listening to Deerhoof's Milk Man so I answered Deerhoof. Sorry guys, I take it back... Let's all give Gorge Trio a round for going against the grain. Thanks. |
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